4-Wichita Board members
Meet the 4-Wichita Board Leadership, Committee Chairs and Members
Carol Linnens, chair
Jeff Van Sickle, chair-elect
Noreen Carrocci, Ph.D., immediate past chair
Sue Watson, secretary
Board Development Committee
Sharol Rasberry, chair
It shall be the duty of the Board Development Committee (1) to recommend to the 4-Wichita Advancement Board the names of prospective candidates for membership on the 4-Wichita Advancement Board, (2) to make such examination of persons suggested by the membership of the 4-Wichita Advancement Board, or otherwise as may be necessary in order to make recommendations, and (3) in cooperation with the Oversight Committee, to make nominations with respect to new officers and new members of the Executive Committee.
Executive Committee
Carol Linnens, chair
The Executive Committee, composed of the officers of the 4-Wichita Advancement Board, the chairs of the standing committees, the executive director of the Medical Society of Sedgwick County and one-to-four additional member(s) of the 4-Wichita Advancement Board, who shall be elected by the 4-Wichita Advancement Board upon nomination by the Board Development Committee and with the advice and consent of the Oversight Committee. The members thereof shall serve on the Executive Committee by virtue of their office or until their successors are elected and qualified.
Fund Development Committee
Jill Docking, chair
It shall be the duty of the Fund Development Committee to assist the staff in identifying, cultivating, and soliciting individuals, corporations, and foundations for private gifts that will help support the mission of KU School of Medicine-Wichita. The Fund Development Committee shall work to involve all members of the 4-Wichita Advancement Board, as necessary and appropriate, in supporting the philanthropic goals of KU School of Medicine-Wichita.
Community & Public Affairs Committee
Sheryl Wohlford, chair
It shall be the duty of the Community & Public Affairs Committee to serve as ambassadors to the community on behalf of KU School of Medicine-Wichita and increase community awareness of its programs, successes and priorities. The Community & Pubic Affairs Committee will assist in the development, implementation and expansion of various programs designed to reach the public, former and potential patients, physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals, corporate leaders, elected officials, donors, and potential donors. To accomplish this charge, the Community & Public Affairs Committee may host events, special briefings, receptions or other local or regional events as appropriate.
Oversight Committee
Chancellor Douglas A. Girod, M.D.Executive Vice Chancellor Steven Stites, M.D.
Executive Dean Akinlolu Ojo, M.D., Ph.D., M.B.A.
Dean Garold Minns, M.D.
Daniel J. Martin, J.D., Ed.D.
Ad Hoc: Student Support Committee
Tracy FarrellBonnie Bing-Honeyman
Effective to Dec. 31, 2026
- Carol Linnens, chair
- Jeff Van Sickle, chair-elect
- Noreen Carroci, Ph.D., immediate past chair
- Sue Watson, secretary
- Benjamin Anderson
- Alex Ammar, M.D.
- Jennifer Bacani McKenney, M.D.
- Vera Bothner
- Phillip Brownlee
- Charles Coffey, M.D.
- Jerry Cohlmia, M.D.
- Kathie Dakhil
- Charity Davis-Lowe
- David Dennis
- Jill Docking, MBA
- Tracy Farrell
- Allen Fee, CPCU
- Carolyn Gaughan
- Cole Gillenwater, M.D.
- Austin Gillard, FACHE
- Bonnie Bing Honeyman
- Rick Kellerman, M.D.
- Jeff Kennedy
- Diane Klingman, M.D.
- Doug Milfeld, M.D., FACS
- Kevin Mullen
- David Murfin
- Brian Pate, M.D.
- Jeremy Presley, M.D.
- Shelly Prichard
- Sharol Rasberry
- Jennifer Szambecki
- Sheryl Wohlford
Honorary Members
- Ryan Baty
- Amy Bragg Carey, Ph.D.
- Gregory Hand, Ph.D., MPH, MS
- Kathleen Jagger, Ph.D., MPH
- Kim Krull, Ph.D.
- Pete Meitzner, Commissioner
- Kevin Strecker
- William Voloch
- Lily Wu, Mayor
Ex-Officio Members
- Chancellor Douglas A. Girod, M.D.
- Executive Vice Chancellor Steven Stites, M.D.
- Executive Dean Akinlolu Ojo, M.D., Ph.D., MBA
- Dean Garold Minns, M.D.
- Daniel J. Martin, J.D., Ed.D.